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NL51 LNA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,076 mi
Last recorded104,076 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 LNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 98,491 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 98,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,190 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,598 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,898 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 41,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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NL51 LNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL51 LNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL51 LNA registered?

NL51 LNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is NL51 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 LNA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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